Blue-Winged Olives
Fall was slow to cool down to the temperatures that bring gray skies, cold rain, the beginnings of…
Tips & Techniques
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Fly Fishing the Desolation Wilderness
If you can find a way to feel desolate in the Desolation Wilderness, the granite-crowned, lake-studded wilderness area…
From Striper Flies to Trout Flies: Crossover Creations
I am fortunate enough to be able to make a good portion of my living taking people fishing…
When the Majors Call
Hooking big fish is one thing, landing them is… The last big fish I hooked was a fresh…
On Collecting: A Fly Fisher’s Education
The person who hooked me on collecting trout-fishing books was Angus Cameron, a legendary editor at Alfred A.…
Boxcars and Snipes
The mere name of a fabled river can cause an angler far removed from water to lose focus…
Gearhead: Thinking about Fly Lines
Rods, reels, flies, and leaders notwithstanding, there’s a reasonable argument to be made that the fly line is…
Under the Alders: Lakes
Over much of the West in this dry and smoky season, those who wish to fish will be…
At the Vise: Aqua Buddha
Is it too early to begin thinking about steelhead? My buddy Jeff Cottrell doesn’t think so, but that’s…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Stealth
There are many things that you can do to improve your stillwater angling skills, but foremost is developing…